Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 14, 2020

About half of consumers indicated that a “restaurant’s efforts to reduce food waste, recycle or donate food can be factors in choosing where to dine.” Menus are also excellent vehicles for highlighting green practices such as farm to table dishes made with locally grown and harvested fruits, vegetables, meats and seafood.

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Modern Restaurant Management

OCTOBER 13, 2021

Consider a variety of features and solutions that your facility can invest in to reduce its carbon footprint and provide visitors with a clean and green restroom, including: Look for restroom products made from renewable sources and/or from recycled materials. Minimize your facility’s output of plastic waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 18, 2021

Permaculture is a science based on the principles of ecological design and sustainability within natural ecosystems. A circular economy moves away from the make-take-waste model and toward a model in which we design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use, and regenerate natural systems. Consider Permaculture.

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Restaurant365

JANUARY 21, 2022

60% Americans would support local ordinances improving recyclability standards for takeout containers. Reusable, recyclable, and compostable are the three major categories that fall under the sustainable packaging category. Recyclable. Recyclable takeout containers are commonly made from plastic.

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Modern Restaurant Management

SEPTEMBER 16, 2022

“Jordan and our team wanted to design something that perfectly captures the spirit of the community and our values for repurposing existing structures to give them new life,” said Brian Laubenthal, Principal of Aline Architecture Concept. Ham wanted to design his brewery with the environment in mind.

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Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 21, 2022

As they’re difficult to recycle, we can also conclude most of these cups end up going to landfill, where they contribute to a growing waste problem. You may also like our article on why recycling single-use coffee cups is so difficult. Can you recycle single-use cups? Read on to learn more about what they had to tell me.

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Waste Recycling Compost Café 141

Cheetah

NOVEMBER 27, 2021

More than 180 billion single use takeout containers are thrown away in the US every year, and recycling is not a solution. A UN funded study estimated that barely 10% of plastic packaging is recycled effectively and more than 70% reaches landfills and nature. It takes at least 500 years to decompose and cannot be fully recycled.

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Sustainability Compost Recycling Loyalty Program 148

Perfect Daily Grind

AUGUST 15, 2022

The company is also a trade representative for Pinhalense and Carmomaq and a manufacturer of its own 100% recyclable and reusable SUMMA “big bags”. Although these bags are designed to protect coffee, the beans can quickly become contaminated if the bags are stored improperly,” she says.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 9, 2022

Research has shown that 72% of Americans say that packaging design affects their buying decisions. However, the reality is compostable packaging are designed to be decomposed and processed in commercial composting facilities that provide the right environment for composting in a short period of time.

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Compost Sustainability Online Ordering Kitchen Safety 209

The Restaurant Group

DECEMBER 8, 2024

Menu Optimization for Waste Reduction A thoughtful menu design can minimize waste while offering dishes that excite customers. Designing a Waste-Conscious Menu Feature Versatile Ingredients : Use items that work across multiple dishes. Plan Around Availability : Design your menu with readily available ingredients.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 7, 2019

In creating strategies for a recycling and food waste plan, ask them how they would put that into practice. “10 percent energy reduction compared to 2017 by the end of 2020” or “95 percent correct recycling by July compared to the 55 percent of 2018.” Employees are on the floor daily, making the restaurant run.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 13, 2022

However, while both are influenced by wider espresso machine design trends, home models have also evolved in their own way. Its easy-to-use interface and ergonomic solutions were designed to open the doors to coffee amateurs and experienced enthusiasts alike,” she says. Design: Keeping machines sleek and compact.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JANUARY 20, 2021

But, when it comes to both front and back-of-house operations, there are things you can do to cut back on waste production, including: Setting up a recycling program. Some of that comes from leftover food that diners didn’t finish, and there isn’t much that can be done about that. Using biodegradable packaging.

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Restaurant Business

MARCH 20, 2024

While implementing recycling programs or oil management systems can indeed contribute to sustainability initiatives in foodservice, they can be much more costly to support, especially in the beginning. However, there’s a new solution—the GC120 from Continental Cup which is curbside recyclable or commercially compostable in 120 days.

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Modern Restaurant Management

DECEMBER 17, 2024

Increasing Regulatory Pressures on the Food Service Industry I expect more states and municipalities to implement stronger organics recycling laws in 2025, mandating food waste diversion for commercial food service operators. This shift will likely be complemented by an increased focus on reducing waste generated from animal products.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MARCH 16, 2021

What issues have affected the industry over the last five years in the topics of marketing, design, operations, law, finance, technology and equipment? Tableside ordering via tablets, tableside payment, POS systems designed with mobility and flexibility in mind have dominated the market growing out of the fast casual.

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The Restaurant Times

MAY 27, 2020

Evolve your delivery packaging design keeping the comfort of your customers in mind. Modern food packaging is designed for portability, re-sealability, multifunctional usability, etc. Modern food packaging is designed for portability, re-sealability, multifunctional usability, etc. Work On The Packaging Presentation.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 18, 2021

From reusable and recyclable packaging to zero-waste options, restaurants are continuing to prioritize sustainable initiatives. Plant-based proteins are growing increasingly popular on menus and less expensive cuts of protein, such as thighs instead of wings, will have a greater presence in the year to come.

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Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 11, 2020

That leaves restaurants with three options: investing in laminated menus so that you can clean and disinfect them between customers, springing for disposable menus and recycle them after each use, or going touchless with online menus and menu QR codes. A strong, consistent message across these channels is key to your success.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 31, 2020

Judge Stephen Wilson held that the states’ ban was not intended to “create a total ban on foie gras,” but was instead designed to prevent the practice of force-feeding in the state of California. Full-service restaurants are exempt from this law if employees sort organic waste.

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Modern Restaurant Management

MAY 21, 2020

They are cost-effective and reduce the likelihood of contamination – buy disposable menus in bulk and recycle them. Experiment with design programs to create event announcement posters to use for your digital marketing initiatives. Combined with creative design, you can quickly gain your audience’s attention.

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Modern Restaurant Management

FEBRUARY 4, 2022

This has led to a rise in the appearance of green kitchens, where the business focuses on reducing as much waste as possible and trying to recycle and reuse leftovers whenever they can. Creating websites with catchy restaurant website design is a long-term solution, although it's a significant investment for many companies.

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Perfect Daily Grind

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022

To apply different colours or designs using flexography, the roll of packaging material is passed through multiple flexible plates, with each plate used for a certain colour or design. The pressure and rotation of the cylinders causes ink to be released onto the packaging material in line with the required design.

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Modern Restaurant Management

NOVEMBER 3, 2021

Other approaches to reducing your carbon footprint can be achieved from initiatives such as increasing recycling, reuse of packaging as well as reducing waste that goes to landfill for example by offering compostable or even edible packaging and reducing food waste.

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Food Supply Transportation Compost Waste 209

Modern Restaurant Management

APRIL 8, 2020

The National Restaurant Association found that almost half of consumers surveyed consider a restaurant’s sustainability efforts — such as recycling, donating food, or reducing food waste — when making the decision to spend money on a venue.

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The Restaurant Group

JANUARY 27, 2020

For some time now, the members of the foodservice industry in some areas have been forced, at a minimum, to practice proper waste disposal and recycling. More than 60% recycle cardboard/paper and fats/oils/grease. Less than 30% recycle aluminum/metal/glass/flexible plastics. Managing waste in restaurants.

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Sustainability Recycling Compost Waste 88

Perfect Daily Grind

MAY 25, 2022

What are the main design trends? Design plays an important role in marketing and branding, particularly when it comes to coffee packaging. Research has shown that customers take into account numerous packaging design features – such as patterns, textures, colours, and fonts – when they purchase beans. It’s vital to stand out.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 17, 2020

based Nardin Academy to set up a waste tracking system for recycling, compost, and landfill refuse that helped Nardin divert 86 percent of its cafeteria waste during the school year. This means that we produce more meals, which enable us to buy certain ingredients in bulk and save on costs. For example, we once helped Buffalo, N.Y.-based

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Waste Food Compost Food Supply 190

Modern Restaurant Management

JUNE 13, 2022

Waste is an immense issue within the restaurant industry, and Starbucks itself distributes over six billion single-use cups each year — most of which are unable to be recycled and end up directly in landfills or the environment. Meanwhile, the entire restaurant industry struggles immensely with waste from single-use plastics.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 3, 2022

She explains that these requirements have informed how they’ve designed their bags. Ecotact bags are specially designed hermetic packaging, developed especially for green coffee. They are also 100% reusable and recyclable.”.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 26, 2024

It allows chefs, waitstaff, and managers to carry out their designated tasks within the system. For example, you can use recyclable containers with your logo. This platform could integrate with the restaurant's existing POS system. Restaurant Administration Permission management : This component is crucial for role-specific access.

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Sustainability Beyond the Plate

JANUARY 26, 2017

Until 2016, commercial organic recycling was limited to the dedicated few. If you produce 4 cubic yards* (the size of a standard commercial bin, not the smaller ‘cart’) or more of organic waste per week, you must separate and recycle that waste. Composting can be considered a form of recycling. What do I need to do?

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Sante

DECEMBER 16, 2019

is to be articulated in its radically evolved concept in the original site on Charlotte Street, which launches on 9th December with a host of new features, innovative approaches and design aesthetic. This modern ethos and design will gradually be replicated across all 16 sites, from interiors to menu to uniforms.

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Perfect Daily Grind

JUNE 5, 2022

Over the years, however, espresso machines have evolved to combat these issues through new technology and more intuitive design. To learn more about how espresso machine design affects barista workflow, I spoke to espresso machine expert Filippo Mazzoni from Gruppo Cimbali and Valerio Cometti from V12 Design.

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Perfect Daily Grind

APRIL 19, 2023

Every year, the Specialty Coffee Expo hosts the Best New Product and Coffee Design Awards. The HIVEBREW is designed for coffee shops selling high volumes of cold brew products, and is available in 700, 2,000, and 5,000 gallon-capacity models. These two initiatives celebrate excellence and innovation in the global coffee industry.

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Modern Restaurant Management

AUGUST 25, 2021

For the necessary packaging, try to opt for biodegradable materials and packaging with a high recycled content. And a restaurant’s commitment to sustainable practices is perhaps most easily visible through the packaging that they chose. Using less delivery packaging is a great way to begin.

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Operations Ordering Sustainability Food Supply 197

Perfect Daily Grind

MARCH 28, 2023

The temperature of the air which needs to be recycled and reused from the drum or roasting chamber can often become too high,” Alessandro says. IMF roasters include a double-function heating chamber which recycles used hot air and heats it to very high temperatures,” Alessandro explains. Enjoyed this?

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